Shelf edging



Oct. 13, 1936. E KARFlQL 2,057,646

SPIELE1 EDGING Filed April 7, 193e 2 sheets-sheet 1 INVEN'IOR. fea/Wardkaf/"/O/ ATTORNEY.

E. KARFIOL SHELF EDGING Oct. 13, 1936.

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Il I? F lE/Z Patented ct. 13, '1936 NTED STS PATENT OFFICE 19 Claims.

This invention relates to shelf edgings of the kind adapted to besecured to the front edges of pantry shelves and the like in order toimpart a pleasing and decorative appearance thereto. Shelf edgings ofthe kind herein under consideration are adapted primarily to be madefrom paper and embody a plurality of plies the edges of which may bescalloped or otherwise congurated, While the bodies of the respectiveplies may be of different colors or may be printed, lithographed orotherwise ornamented, or may be embossed or perforated. The invention isdirected not to the particular ornamentation or shaping of theindividual plies, but rather to the manner in which these plies areassociated with one another.

The primary object of this invention is to provide for economy inmanufacture and for durability in use. This may be obtained byassembling a plurality of plies of material in overlapping re- 20 lationand securing them to one another intermediate the longitudinal edges ofthe edging and in spaced relation to said longitudinal edges. A

plurality of plies thus associated may be manipulated into edgings ofdifferent form which are 95 either adapted for a single use'andthereupon discarded or, when soiled, may be folded to expose a formerlyconcealed and clean portion, so that the edging is adapted for repeateduse. The overlapping of the plies permits of the fabrication of theedging from relatively narrow strips and thus efects a marked saving inmaterial and economy in manufacture.

An important feature of the invention, from the standpoint of theconsumer, resides in the fact that this invention provides what may betermed a reversible edging or one which, as stated, may be folded invarious ways for repeated use and with successively exposed, formerlyconcealed and clean portions. This permits the user to employ the edgingfor a time with the parts in one predetermined position and thesubsequent folding of said parts into a different position for anotheruse, with or without a change in the visible ornamental design of theedging, depending upon the manner in which the edging is made.

Features of the invention, other than those adverted to will be apparentfrom the hereinafter detailed description and claims when read inconjunction with the accompanying drawings.

The accompanying drawings illustrate different practical embodiments ofthe invention, but the constructions therein shown are to be understoodas illustrative, only, and not as defining the limits of the invention.

. Figure 1 .shows vone illustrative form of a ply assembly embodying thepresent invention in fragmental section-perspective.

Figure 2 is a section-perspective showing the plies of Figure 1adhesively secured together medially of the assembly.

Figure 3 shows one way in which the assembly of Figure 4 may be foldedto form a permanent edging of considerable body.

Figure 4 shows the edging of Figure 3 in place on a shelf.

Figure 5 is a section corresponding to Figure 2, but showing differentways in which the assembly may be folded to produce a reversible edgingadapted for successive uses.

Figure 6 shows the assembly of Figure 5 folded in one direction andattached to a shelf.

Figure 7 shows the assembly of Figure 5 folded in the opposite directionand also attached to a shelf.

Figure 8 shows the same section as Figure 2, but illustrates anothermanner of folding the same to produce an edging of different form.

Figure 9 shows this latter form of edging in place on a shelf.

Figures 10-16 show, in section, illustrative modified forms of theinvention.

In making the shelf edging of the present invention, the plies may be ofdifferent widths and arranged in different relation, as hereinafter morefully explained. However, a very satisfactory and economical arrangementis shown in Figure 1 of the drawings. Here three plies are used.although I may employ two or more of such plies, three beingillustrative. The plies are, in fact, long strips of material arrangedin face abutting relation and offset with respect to one another. Thatis to say, each is partially overlapped over the next ply. Thus, the plyI partially overlaps the next adjacent ply 2, while the ply 2 partiallyoverlaps the third ply 3, but the width of these plies is such that onlyone marginal portion of each ply projects beyond the next ply. Thus,when viewing the assembly from either side, one facial ply is completelyvisible, while only marginal portions of the successive underlying pliesare visible.

The several plies of the assembly shown in Figure l are united to oneanother by appropriate securing means, such, for example, as `by sewingthem together or by pasting them to one another, as shown at 5 in Figure2, this adhesive preferably being medially of the longitudinal edges ofthe assembly. This adhesive 5 may be in the form of continuous stripesof glue or these stripes may be brokenl up intointermittent .ap-

plications of adhesive in any suitable form. In any event, the plies aredirectly attached to one another to form a unitary structure.

The assembly of Figure 2 may be manipulated in various ways. Forexample, it may be folded over along the fold line indicated at f inFigure 2 above the adhesive 5. This produces a result shown in Figure 3where the upper portion of the assembly is folded in the directionindicated by the arrow and secured in place by the adhesive 6, thisadhesive being introduced between each of the plies above the fold linef, so as to glue down the fold tightly. This produces an edging ofconsiderable body with the upper portion of said edging adhesively boundtogether by glue, so as to be stiff and rigid, whereby there is isimparted to the upper margin of the edging a hard, finished edge. ing inplace on a shelf. The bent back portion is concealed from view, butlends considerable body tothe structure.

Another manner in which the Vassembly of Figure 2 may be manipulated isillustrated in Figure 5. Here, however, the redging is adapted to befolded along a fold line l which is medially of theflongitudinal edgesof the assembly as a whole. Where such an arrangement is desired, thegluing of the plies together in this assembly may be `arranged along.the fold line, as shown at 1, or

these plies may be secured together by different glue. lines, one abovev.and one below the line f, as may be desired. `If the assembly isfolded along the line f in the direction of the arrow 8, the upperportion of the assembly above the line f will bepositioned back of thelower portion below this line, so that, when the edging is attached tothe shelf, it Vwill appear as in Figure 6. On the other hand, if theupper portion is folded down as indicated by the arrow 9 in Figure 5,the resulting edging, when attached Yto a shelf, will appear as shown inFigure 7.

It is not contemplated in connection with Figures 5, 6 and 7 that thefolded down portion shall be glued in place after the fold has beenaccomplished and consequently `there is thus produced an edging which,although marketed with the parts flat or folded in one direction, may beused for a time by the purchaser foldedin one direction and thereafterremoved kfrom the shelf and folded in the other direction. In this waythere is obtained a double wear from the same edging,

`for when the first-exposed parts of the edging Vbecome soiled, theedging may be removed and folded to uncover the unsoiled part forfurther use. So far as I am aware, this is the first shelf edging whichis reversible and wherein the same pattern can be produced by foldingthe assembly as stated, for it will be apparent that, if both edges ofthe ,plies I, 2 and 3 are made identical, identical designs will resultirrespective of the direction of the fold.

The assembly of Figure 2 may also be manipulated as shown in Figure 8.Here the fold is along the line f above the adhesive attachment 5between the plies and at such elevation that, when the upper partof theassembly is folded over, as shown by the arrow, it overlies the lowerportion of the assembly, so that in a rthree ply assembly, the edginghas the appearance of a six ply edging. yThe production of an apparentlyelaborate edging in such a simple and economical way as heretoforeunknown in this art. To attempt to produce edgings of so many plies,v bymethods and practice heretofore known, would be .considered out of the.question from .the stand- Figure 4 ,shows .theedgpoint of productioncosts and machinery invalved and yet by the procedure described, I amable to accomplish this result in an economical and efcient manner andat a price which is not excessive. When making the edging of Figures 8and 9, the folded down portions are preferably glued in place, asindicated at ll, so that the resulting structure will be permanent.

The foregoing structures are illustrative of various ways in which thecomponent parts shown in Figure l may be folded to produce edgings ofdifferent forms. Different manipulation of the plies after overlappingthem as described will of course produce edgings of differentappearance, vbut in each instance, there is a marked economy in materialwith appreciable body in the finished article. Where the lappedstructure is folded as stated, a iirm upper edge results, well adaptedto conform to the upper surface of a shelf with which the edging isadapted to be associated.

In the foregoing detailed description of the invention, I haveillustrated the preferred practical arrangement of a multi-ply edging,and I consider this form among the best for all practical purposes bothfrom the standpoint of the manufacturer as well Vas the ultimateconsumer.

The present invention is, however, not limited to the assembly of pliesshown in Figure 1 as the plies may be arranged in other relationsWithout departingfrom the invention. Thus, in Figures 10-15 there isshown a series of further illustrative forms of ply assembly wherein theplies are secured together in different overlapping relations, so as topermit folding in one di- `be vmidway between said edges or the securingmay be above Vor below this medial line and the folding may be above orbelow such line, as is also the case in the structure of Figure l. Ineach of Figures 10-15, the medial line is indicated by the referencecharacter m. The respective plies do not bear reference numerals as thearrangements will be clear without specic description.

In practically carrying out this invention in edgings which arefoldable, as hereinbefore stated, to expose opposite faces of the sameplies for successive uses, I preferably ornament, decorate or surfacefinish both faces of each ply by printing, embossing or otherwise, sothat a finished appearance results irrespective of the relativepositions of the plies.

I have hereinbefore referred to the folding of the assembled plies alonglines intermediate the longitudinal edges of the assembled edging and inone or both directions. While it is not absolutely essential, I findthat folding along ,a straight line so as to give a uniformly straightedge which is well adapted to Ycooperate with the edge of the shelf maybe more readily accomplished if the edging is scored, so Athat thefolding may be accomplished along a scored line. In Figure 16, I haveShown two lines of scoring l2 accomplished from opposite faces of theassembly, so' as to facilitate folding in opposite directions. I vwishit understood, however, that the present invention is not limited to twolines of scoring shown, but that one or more scored lines may be.provided and they may be located at any point orpoints in the width ofthe edging where it may be desired to fold the edging.

I am aware that a large variety of ply arrangements may be employed andI have not attempted therefore to show all of the possible combinations,the showing made being illustrative only for the invention canmanifestly partake of other forms and is commensurate with the appendedclaims.

The instant application is a continuation in part of my application,Serial No. 48,653, filed November 7, 1935, on Shelf edging.

Having thus fully described the invention, what I claim as new anddesire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies of material assembledin overlapping relation and secured to one another intermediate thelongitudinal edges of the assembly and in spaced relation to said edges,said assembly being folded intermediate said longitudinal edgesof theassembly to bring one lateral portion of the assembly in face abuttingrelation to the other lateral portion thereof.

2. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies of material assembledin overlapping relation and secured to one another intermediate thelongitudinal edges of the assembly and in spaced relation to said edges,said assembly being folded intermediate said longitudinal edges of theassembly to bring one lateral portion of the assembly in face abuttingrelation to the other lateral portion thereof, and means for securingtogether said portions of the assembly in folded relation.

3. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies of material assembledin overlapping relation and adhesively secured to one anotherintermediate the longitudinal edges of the assembly and in spacedrelation to said longitudinal edges, said assembly being foldableintermediate the longitudinal edges of the edging to bring one lateralportion of the assembly into face abutting relation with the otherlateral portion thereof with the fold line thereupon defining alongitudinal edge of the edging.

4. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies of flexible materialassembled in overlapping relation and secured to one another in spacedrelation to the longitudinal edges of said plies, said edging beingfoldable along a longitudinal line intermediate its longitudinal edgesto expose different portions of the assembly for successive use with thefold line then defining a longitudinal edge of the edging.

5. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies of iiexible materialand which plies have opposite finished surfaces, said plies beingassembled in overlapping relation and secured to one another, saidedgingl being foldable in either direction along a line intermediate itslongitudinal edges to expose portions of opposite faces of the edgingfor successive use.

6. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies of flexible materialassembled in face abutting relation and united to one another with thoseportions of the plies which are exposed at opposite faces of the edgingprovided with finished ornamental faces, said edging being foldableintermediate its longitudinal edges to provide a reversible edgingadapted for successive use.

7. A shelf paper embodying a plurality of plies of flexible materialassembled in overlapping relation and foldable upon a longitudinal lineintermediate the longitudinal edges of the edgings with the fold linethereupon defining a longitudinal edge of the edging, said plies beingsecured together in the region of the fold line to leave the free edgesof the respective plies free from direct attachment to one another.

8. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies of flexible materialassembled in overlapping relation and united to one anothersubstantially medially of the assembly, said edging being foldable alonga line intermediate its longitudinal edges to provide a reversibleedging.

9. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies secured together inface abutting overlapping relation with one marginal portion of eachsuccessive ply projecting beyond the corresponding edge of theunderlying ply and the other marginal portion of each overlying plyterminating short of the corresponding edge of the next underlying ply,whereby one facial ply is completely visible while only one marginalportion of successive underlying plies is visible when the assembly isviewed from either side thereof, said edging being foldable along a lineintermediate its longitudinal edges to provide an edging adapted forsuccessive use.

l0. In an assembly of the character described, a plurality of pliessecured to one another in overlapping relation with the free edges ofthe respective plies free from direct attachment to one another and withcertain edges of certain plies projecting beyond corresponding edges ofother plies, said edging being foldable intermediate its edges toprovide a reversible edging.

11. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies of material assembledin overlapping relation and adhesively secured to one anotherintermediate the longitudinal edges of the assembly and in spacedrelation to said longitudinal edges, said edging being provided with atleast one longitudinally extending embossed score line positionedintermediate the longitudinal edges of the edging to facilitate foldingof one lateral portion of the edging into face abutting relation withthe other lateral portion thereof with the resulting fold line thendefining a longitudinal edge of the edging.

12. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies of material assembledin overlapping relation and adhesively secured to one anotherintermediate the longitudinal edges of the assembly and in spacedrelation to said longitudinal edges, said edging being provided withlongitudinally extending embossed scored lines intermediate thelongitudinal edges of the edging and impressed into opposite faces ofthe edging to facilitate folding of one lateral portion of the edging ineither direction into face abutting relation with the other lateralportion thereof with the resulting fold line then defining alongitudinal edge of the edging.

13. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies of material assembledin overlapping relation and secured to one another intermediate thelongitudinal edges of the assembly and in spaced relation to saidlongitudinal edges, said assembly being foldable intermediate thelongitudinal edges of the edging to bring one lateral portion of theassembly into face abutting relation with another lateral portionthereof and with the resulting fold line then defining a longitudinaledge of the edging.

14. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies of flexible materialassembled in overlapping relation and united to one another in spacedrelation to the longitudinal edges of the assembly, said edging beingfoldable along a line intermediate `its longitudinal edges to provide areversible redg- 15. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies ofmaterial assembled in overlapping relation and adhesively secured to oneanother intermediate the longitudinal edges of the assembly and inspaced relation to said longitudinal edges, both opposite faces of theedging being nishedand said edging being provided with a plurality oflines of scoring spaced apart from one another and from the longitudinaledges of the edging to facilitate folding of lateral portions of theedging in either direction to expose finished portions of opposite facesof the edging for successive use.

16. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies secured together inspaced relation to the longitudinal edges of the edging, both sides ofthe edging being of finished appearance and said edging being adapted tobe folded along a line intermediate its longitudinal edges to kform areversible edging with the fold line defining a longitudinal edgethereof.

17. A shelf edging embodying a plurality of plies of flexible materialsecured together near the upper edge of the edging and free fromattachment to one another at their lower edges, with those'portions ofthe plies which are exposed at opposite'faces of the edging providedwithv nished ornamental faces, whereby either face of the edging isadapted to be exposed to view on a shelf.

18. Shelf edging comprising, in combination, a plurality of longitudinalnarrow strips of substan'tially the same Width superimposed upon eachother and secured together in transverse overlapping relation to exposethe entire front face of the uppermost strip and successive depending,marginal, front facial portions of the subjacent strips, the back facialportions being overlapped in reverse order.

19. Shelf edging comprising, in combination, a

plurality orlongitudinal, narrow strips superimposed upon each other andsecured together in transverse overlapping relation to expose the entirefront face of the uppermost strip and successive depending,.margina1,front facial portions of the subjacent strips; the back facial portionof each strip overlapping the subjacent strip.

EDWARD KARFIoL.

